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$180+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs (SBA - PSP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PSP
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:06 pmSBA - PSP
1 stop3h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:41 pmPSP - SBA
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$582
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:20 pmSBA - PSP
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Tue 12/305:30 amPSP - SBA
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$593
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:08 pmSBA - PSP
2 stops20h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:41 pmPSP - SBA
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$633
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:06 pmSBA - PSP
1 stop3h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/275:15 amPSP - SBA
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$655

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Palm Springs (PSP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$359
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Palm Springs

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

6:23 am-9:43 am

1 stop3h 20m

Palm Springs

Wed 2/18

6:08 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$281

Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

2:45 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Palm Springs

Fri 1/16

7:19 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$294

Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

2:38 pm-9:58 am

2 stops19h 20m

Palm Springs

Wed 2/18

7:20 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$332

Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

2:17 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Palm Springs

Sun 1/25

6:09 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$332

Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

6:23 am-9:43 am

1 stop3h 20m

Palm Springs

Sun 3/8

7:14 am-5:07 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$434

Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/9

6:51 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$180

Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$225

Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/9

2:45 pm-6:33 pm

3 stops51h 48m

$407

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/21

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Palm Springs flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Palm Springs flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Palm Springs flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Palm Springs flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Palm Springs flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Palm Springs from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs (average of $63). Flying from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs in November is currently the most expensive (average of $158). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Springs

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palm Springs. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Palm Springs. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs?

    For as low as $281, United Airlines can have you in Palm Springs from Santa Barbara in 3h 20m. Santa Barbara and Palm Springs are separated by a distance of 195 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Palm Springs, with prices starting at $220.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Palm Springs flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs (average of $63). Flying from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs in November is currently the most expensive (average of $158). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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